Kim Dotcom calls for livestream of extradition appeal

A judge in New Zealand is considering Kim Dotcom's request to have his extradition appeal livestreamed online.The founder of the seized Megaupload websites is seeking to have the hearing broadcast on YouTube.The US - which wants New Zealand to hand over Dotcom and three former colleagues ...

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